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Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister’s visit to France and UAE 
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will pay an Official Visit to France and the United Arab Emirates  from 13-15 July 2023.
Prime Minister will visit Paris from 13-14 July 2023 at the invitation of H.E. Mr. Emmanuel Macron, President of France. Prime Minister will be the Guest of Honour at the Bastille Day Parade on 14 July 2023, where a tri-services Indian armed forces contingent would be participating.
Prime Minister will hold formal talks with President Macron. President Macron will host a State Banquet as well as a private dinner in honour of the Prime Minister.
Prime Minister is also scheduled to meet the Prime Minister of France as well as the Presidents of the Senate and the National Assembly of France. He will separately interact with the Indian diaspora in France, CEOs of Indian and French companies, and prominent French personalities.
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the India – France Strategic Partnership, and Prime Minister’s visit will provide an opportunity to chart the course of the partnership for the future across diverse sectors such as strategic, cultural, scientific, academic and economic cooperation.
Prime Minister will, thereafter, visit Abu Dhabi on July 15. Prime Minister will hold talks with H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of UAE and Ruler of Abu Dhabi. The India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership has been steadily strengthening and Prime Minister’s visit will be an opportunity to identify ways to take this forward in various domains such as energy, education, healthcare, food security, fintech, defence and culture. It will also be an opportunity to discuss cooperation on global issues, particularly in the context of UAE’s Presidency of COP-28 of the UNFCCC and India’s G-20 Presidency in which UAE is a Special Invitee.
Ministry of Finance
Clarification regarding time limit for certain compliances pursuant to issuance of Notification No. 18/2022-Central Tax dated 28.09.2022
Vide Notification No. 18/2022-Central Tax dated 28.09.2022, the Central Government has appointed 01.10.2022 as the date on which the provisions of sections 100 to 114, except clause  of section 110 and section 111, of the Finance Act, 2022 shall come into force.
Thereby, the time limit for the following compliances in respect of a particular financial year has been extended and fixed as 30th November of the next financial year, or furnishing of the relevant annual return, whichever is earlier:
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Relevant section of the
Finance Act, 2022
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Corresponding provision
of the CGST Act, 2017
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Corresponding compliance requirements
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Clause  to Section 100
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Section 16
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Claiming of ITC in respect of any invoice or
debit note in the return
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Section 102
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Section 34
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Declaration of the details of credit notes in
the return
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Clause  to Section 103
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Proviso to Section 37
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Rectification of particulars in details of
outward supplies
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Clause  to Section 105
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Proviso to Section 39
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Rectification of particulars furnished in a
return
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Section 112
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Proviso to Section 52
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Rectification of particulars in the statement
furnished by a TCS operator
Doubts have been raised whether the said extended timelines are applicable in respect of compliances for FY 2022-23 onwards or whether the same are also applicable to the compliances for FY 2021-22. Doubts have also been raised whether the timelines for the said compliances stand extended to the date of filing/ furnishing of the return/ statementfor the month of November 2022 or the said compliances can be carried out in a return or the statement filed/ furnished upto 30th November 2022.
In this regard, it is clarified that the extended timelines for compliances listed in para 2 are applicable to the compliances for FY 2021-22 onwards. It is further clarified that the said compliances in respect of a financial year can be carried out in the relevant return or the statement filed/ furnished upto 30th November of the next financial year, or the date of furnishing annual return for the said financial year, which ever is earlier. It is also clarified that no extension of due date of filing monthly return/ statement for the month of October  or the due date of filing quarterly return/ statement for the quarter ending September has been made vide the amendments in CGST Act, 2017 notified through Notification No. 18/2022-Central Tax dated 28.09.2022.
Ministry of Minority Affairs
Shri Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi Offers “Chadar” at Dargah Ajmer Sharif on Behalf of the Prime Minister
Union Minister for Minority Affairs Shri Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi today said here that while on one hand Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi believes in the legacy of Sufi Saints to protect human values and justice, and on the other hand, he is a “nationalistic warrior” against terrorism.
He said that the Prime Minister is working with commitment to national security by adopting “zero tolerance” policy against terrorism. India’s spiritual and Sufi culture is the guarantee of ensuring humanity and peace by defeating and demolishing terrorism and all other forms of violence.
Shri Naqvi offered 'Chadar' on behalf of the Prime Minister at dargah of Sufi Saint Hazrat Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti on 807th Urs at Ajmer Sharif. He also read out the message of the Prime Minister in which he conveyed greetings and best wishes to the followers of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in India and abroad on the occasion of annual Urs.
The Prime Minister in his message said: “Harmonious co-existence of different religions, communities, beliefs and faith in India is the beauty of our country. Various Saints, Pir and Fakirs in our country have given message of peace, unity and harmony time to time. They have played a key role in spreading message of discipline, decency and self- restraint. Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti is the symbol of great spiritual traditions of India. Khwaja Moinduddin Chishti’s service to the humanity will inspire generations to come. On the annual Urs of this great Sufi Saint, I express my tributes to him through sending “Chadar” at Dargah Ajmer Sharif.”
People from all sections of the society welcomed wholeheartedly the “Chadar” offered by the Prime Minister.
Addressing on the occasion, Shri Naqvi said that India is in safe hands. There will be no compromise with the security of the country and its people under the strong and able leadership of the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. The organizations and people, who are involved in terror activities by making Islam as their “security cover”, are the biggest enemy of the Islam. India is a role model for the entire world for social and communal harmony. We will have to strengthen this fabric of social harmony and unity. The life of Gharib Nawaz inspires us to strengthen the commitment to communal and social harmony. This unity can defeat the forces, who are engaged in the conspiracy to create divide and conflict in the society. The “Development of the country and environment of trust” is the only agenda of the Modi Government. Our mantra is “Sabka Sath, Sabka Vikas”.
On the occasion, Shri Naqvi also laid foundation stone of Khwaja Gharib Nawaz University at Kayad Vishramsthali, to be established by Ajmer Dargah Committee. He also inaugurated Khwaja Gharib Nawaz Dispensary  at Dargah Apartment, Civil Line, Ajmer.
Prime Minister's Office
PM expresses anguish over the flood situation in various parts of Northeast
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has expressed his anguish over the situation arising due to floods in various parts of the Northeast.
“I am anguished by the situation arising due to floods in various parts of the Northeast. I share the pain of all those affected by floods.
The entire nation stands with the people of Northeast during this time. Centre assures all possible help to normalise the situation.
I have spoken to Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu and other officials both in Delhi and the states on the flood situation
I have also asked my colleague Kiren Rijiju to personally supervise the rescue, relief operations and facilitate all possible help needed.”, the Prime Minister said.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Centre spreads awareness among women in Varanasi on nutrition and fortified rice under AzadiKaAmritMahotsav
Department of Food and Public Distribution along with State WCD organized the the awareness programme
During the observance of Iconic Week of AzadiKaAmritMahotsav being organised by the Department of Food and Public Distribution, a one-day awareness programme was organized at Varanasi, the birthplace of Rani Laxmibai, the iconic freedom fighter forimparting awareness by Department of Food and Public Distribution under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Government of India.
A public event on the awareness generation on the provisions of the National Food Security Act, 2013 for Integrated Child Development Services  beneficiaries i.e. Children in the age group 6 month to 14 years, pregnant women and Lactating Mothers, for imparting nutritional related information, information on importance of fortified rice in the public Distribution System  was organised in VHU Campus, Varanasi. The importance of proper nutrition to consumers especially infants, pregnant and lactating mothers was also emphasised.
The Deputy Director, ICDS, Government of Uttar Pradesh and Zonal Officer  also provided information about awareness among children and women. He elaborated various Centre Government initiatives to ensure nutrition for women and child. He also shared the significance of fortified rice while addressing the gathering.
An interactive session with the ICDS beneficiaries to share their experiences, difficulties and challenges was also held. After the programme, the team from the Centre visited the fair price shop to check its functioning, quality of foodgrains being provided to the beneficiaries.
Mrs.Mamta Shankar, Senior Economic Adviser, DFPD, Government of India presided over the programme. Shri K.K. Guite, Director , Mrs. Monika Singh , Shri Abhay Srivastava, Under Secretary , Anil Kumar, ASO  also attended the programme.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM extends best wishes to Abdulla Aboobacker on winning silver in the Triple Jump event
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has extended his best wishes to Abdulla Aboobacker on winning silver in Athletics Men's Triple Jump event at Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022.
The Prime Minister tweeted;
"Delighted that Abdulla Aboobacker has won a Silver in the Triple Jump event in Birmingham. The medal is the result of a lot of hardwork and remarkable commitment. All the best to him for his future endeavours. #Cheer4India"
Election Commission
ECI appoints Special Expenditure Observer for Jharkhand
The Election Commission of India has appointed Shri B Murali Kumar  as Special Expenditure Observer for the forthcoming Elections to the Legislative Assembly of Jharkhand.
The Special Observer, in consultation with the Chief Electoral Officer, Jharkhand, will be supervising and monitoring the work being done by the electoral machinery and ensure that stringent and effective enforcement action is undertaken based on intelligence inputs and complaints received through C-VIGIL, Voter Helpline 1950 against all persons/entities trying to induce voters by distributing cash, liquor & freebies etc.
It may be recalled that given his past experience in the Investigation Wing of Income Tax Department, Sh B Murali Kumar was also appointed Special Expenditure Observer for 8-Vellore Parliamentary Constituency and for the recently concluded assembly elections in Maharashtra.
Vice President's Secretariat
India and Serbia enjoy a special relationship based on mutual trust and understanding: Vice President
Interacts with the First Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Serbia
The Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu has said that India and Serbia enjoy a special relationship based on mutual trust and understanding and the pride in historic relationship with Serbia reminding 70 years of diplomatic relations with the country. He was interacting with the Serbian delegation led by the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Serbia, Mr. Ivica Dacic, here today.
The Vice President assured the Serbian Deputy Prime Minister on the Kosovo issue, and said that there is no change in India’s principled stand and does not recognize Unilateral Declaration of Independence  of Kosovo. India has opposed Kosovo's application for membership of various international entities including UNESCO, World Custom Organization , Interpol, etc, he added.
The Vice President said that there is an immense scope to improve bilateral trade with Serbia. Happy to note that the bilateral trade between India and Serbia has increased in recent years and has reached about 200 million US Dollars in 2017, he added.
The Vice President said that India is the fastest growing economy in the world and various economic reforms are being undertaken. Serbian companies can take advantage to participate in Indian economy through B-2-B model, he added.
The Vice President appreciated the popularity of Yoga in Serbia and widespread celebration of International Day of Yoga across Serbia.
The visiting Deputy Prime Minister of Serbia has invited the Vice President of India to visit their nation and the Vice President has responded positively.
Special Service and Features
CSIR-SERC, Chennai, enters into a Memorandum of Understanding with Damodar Valley Corporation, Kolkata
Chennai, 08 August 2023. CSIR-Structural Engineering Research Centre , Chennai has signed a Memorandum of Understanding  with Damodar Valley Corporation , Kolkata, for the Condition assessment of concrete and steel structures at DVC establishment. The agreement was signed by Dr. N. Anandavalli, Director, CSIR-SERC and Shri Anjani Kumar Dubey, Executive Director , DVC. Dr.B.H.Bharath Kumar, Advisor , CSIR-SERC, Dr.K. Sathish Kumar, Head, BKMD, CSIR-SERC, Heads of Laboratories and Chief Scientists of CSIR-SERC, Shri Dipankar Chaudhuri, Senior General Manager , Shri Manik Pandey, DGM , and Shri Satyakam, Senior Manager  from DVC were also present.
The MoU is for the condition assessment of concrete and steel structures at DVC establishments at different locations and to provide recommendations for suitable repair and remedial measures for restoration and rehabilitation of such structures to ensure the structural integrity and restoration of life and health of such affected concrete/steel structures. The MoU is for a period of two years.
Dr. Anandavalli, in her address, said that CSIR-SERC and DVC had successful collaborations in the past with respect to vibration studies and said that she is looking forward to continued collaborations. Shri Manik Pandey of DVC, in his presentation, said that this MoU is for structural health assessment and structural modification for structures at DVC, such as power plants, hydel plants, substations, and different types of establishments where RCC & steel structures are present; to ensure immediate and routine action towards the safety of structures; and for faster decision-making at the central level.
Smt. R. Sreekala, Sr. Principal Scientist CSIR-SERC, highlighted the solutions given earlier to DVC based on the vibration studies done.
Ministry of Finance
CGST Commissionerate in Navi Mumbai busts fake input tax credit racket, arrests proprietor of scrap metal firm
Mumbai, 9 February 2022
CGST Commissionerate, Navi Mumbai has busted a fake ITC racket of Rs. 10.26 Crores and arrested the proprietor of M/s. Al-Marwah Traders on Tuesday . The firm was engaged in availing, utilizing and passing on a fraudulent Input Tax Credit  on the strength of bogus invoices of more than Rs. 60 Crores thereby defrauding the government exchequer.
A team of officers of Anti-Evasion, CGST, Navi Mumbai conducted enquiry against the aforesaid firm. As per the statement of the proprietor the said firm is involved in trade of scrap of ferrous, aluminium, copper and other metals. However, the investigation revealed that the taxpayer has availed and passed on fake ITC from various non-existing/bogus firms. The accused has been arrested under Section 69  of the Central Goods and Services Act, 2017 for committal of offences under Section 132   & of the said Act and were produced before the Judicial Magistrate First class, Vashi at Belapur on 09.02.2022 and has been sent on judicial custody for 14 days stated Commissioner of CGST and Central Excise, Navi Mumbai Shri Prabhat Kumar.
This case is a part of Anti-Evasion drive launched by CGST, Mumbai Zone against the fraudsters and tax evaders who are creating unhealthy competition for compliant taxpayers and defrauding the Government exchequer. As a part of this drive, Navi Mumbai Commissionerate has detected tax evasion of more than Rs 450 Crore, recovered Rs. 20 crores and arrested 12 persons recently.
The CGST Mumbai Zone is using data analytics tools to identify tax evaders. By using data analysis and network analysis, the officers of CGST Mumbai zone have booked more than 625 tax evasion cases, detected tax evasion of Rs. 5500 Crore, recovered Rs. 630 Crores and arrested about 50 persons, in the last five months. The CGST department is going to intensify its drive against the fraudsters and tax evaders which are causing unfair competition with honest taxpayers and defrauding the government exchequer of its rightful revenue in the coming days and months./PIB Mumbai-SC/DR
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President's Secretariat
President of India Presents Nari Shakti Puraskar
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, presented Nari Shakti Puraskar on the occasion of International Women’s Day at a function held at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre  today . 
The Nari Shakti Puraskar, instituted by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, are "National Award in recognition of exceptional work for women empowerment" conferred every year on March 8 as a mark of respect and recognition for those who have demonstrated exemplary courage and stellar contribution towards empowerment of women.
Before the award presentation ceremony, a special screening of ‘Swachh Bharat – India’s Sanitation Story’ was held at RBCC for the audience. This short film showcases the massive behaviour change that occurred across rural India under the Swachh Bharat Mission, and the role that women played in leading over 55 crore people to shun the age-old practice of open defecation.
Click here to see the list of Awardees
Ministry of Defence
Passing Away of Former Navy Chief Admiral Sushil Kumar
Former Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Sushil Kumar, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, NM, passed away in the early hours on 27 November 2019 at Army Hospital , New Delhi, after a prolonged illness. Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Karambir Singh has expressed his deepest condolences to the late Admiral’s family.
During his tenure as the 16th Chief of Naval Staff from 30 December 1998 until his retirement on 29 December 2001, he was the highest-decorated serving officer in the Indian Navy. He will always be remembered for his strategic leadership and stewardship of Indian naval operations during the 1999 Kargil War.
A specialist in hydrography and amphibious warfare, he held various prestigious posts in a career that spanned close to four decades, including Vice-Chief of the Naval Staff, Fortress Commander, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, and the Flag Officer Maharashtra Area in Mumbai. He was the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Southern Naval Command in Kochi before being appointed Chief of the Naval Staff. He participated in the 1961 liberation of Goa and in both the Indo-Pakistan wars of 1965 and 1971. As Director of Naval Operations, he was decorated with an Uttam Yudh Seva Medal for his exceptional contribution to Operation Pawan  and Operation Cactus .
His demise is a great loss to the Navy and the nation. A funeral with full military honours will be held at Antim Niwas, Sector 94, Noida, at 11 am on 30 November 2019.
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Ministry of Finance
Gurugram DGGI arrests 2 for input tax credit fraud of Rs 25 crore
The Gurugram Zonal Unit of Directorate General of GST Intelligence has arrested two persons namely Mr. Naresh Mittal and Mr. ChhediLal Mittal, both cousins and having their firms at Naya Bazar, Delhi - 06. Both are residents of Bahadurgarh, Haryana.
An investigation was already undergoing in respect of fake invoices received without goods by one firm  situated in the area of Sadar Bazar, Delhi - 06 from 22 suspicious firms. Visits had been conducted at the registered addresses of these firms, which were not found in existence at the given addresses. In some cases, the firms were shown registered at vacant plots and on residences of unsuspecting people who denied having opened any firm at their respective addresses. In some cases, fabricated electricity bills, fake rent agreements were uploaded on the GST portal for obtaining registration. Even bank account details declared in the GST registration were either found non existing or in other persons’ names. Summons served to the proprietors at their respective declared addresses returned undelivered with postal remarks “does not exist”, “incomplete address”, “not found” etc.
Statement of the proprietor of ‘Firm X’ was also recorded earlier, wherein he claimed to have made payments for the purchases through RTGS and promised to submit details within two days. However, he could not submit any details thereafter. Investigations were therefore, further carried on by checking bank payment details which unearthed that while in the narration of the transfer entry, vendor firms’ names were appearing, but the crediting accounts were in the names of a different person/firm.
One such firm was M/s Prag Enterprises situated at Naya Bazar Delhi. Banking transactions revealed that this firm was receiving huge amounts through RTGS/ Online Transfer from M/s Super Tech, M/s TulsiyanImpex and other firms. Search conducted at the business premises at this firm revealed that another firm namely M/s P C Traders was also receiving huge money through RTGS/Online from these firms and some other firms. During interrogation, both the cousins accepted their fault and stated that they were receiving these amounts and converted the same into “CASH” through “angadias”. Upon receiving ‘CASH’ from specified ‘angadias’, they returned it to the respective firms including the ‘Firm X’ after deducting their “Commission”. During interrogation Mr. ChhediLal Mittal also stated that he has created four fake firms in the names of other persons and had supplied fake bills without goods in exchange of 4-5% commission. He also stated that when he came to know of the ongoing investigation in respect of the ‘Firm X’, he closed the old firms and opened new ones and continued giving fake bills.
The said four firms have availed a fake credit of Rs. 26.06 crore. and have passed on fake credit of Rs. 25 crore On the basis of the investigation and acceptance of truth by the cousins, they were arrested on 19.11.2020 and produced before a Magistrate, who sent them to Tihar Jail for 14 days’ Judicial Custody.
Further investigation is under way.